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Central California Rehabilitation Hospital

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant COTA

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What they do

An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.

$76,536 / year median in California

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

COTA - Full Time - Bakersfield, California Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, California is a state-of-the-art inpatient rehab hospital offering comprehensive rehabilitative services to patients in the Central Valley. We specialize in helping individuals bounce back from life-altering health events such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and complex orthopedic conditions. Our dedicated team provides a full spectrum of therapies - physical, occupational, speech, and more - utilizing advanced technologies and evidence-based techniques to accelerate healing. At Central California Rehabilitation Hospital , patients receive care in a comfortable, encouraging environment with private rooms and fully equipped therapy gyms. Accredited and honored among the nation's top rehabilitation facilities, we are committed to exceptional patient outcomes and proudly serve as a center of hope and recovery for our community. We are seeking a COTA to join our team of passionate patient caregivers! As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them. Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available Dental and Vision coverage 401K with employer matching Life insurance Short-and-long term disability
Wellness & Work Life Balance:
Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
Professional Growth:
Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
Pay:
$39.75 - $47.50 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance
License/Certification:
COTA (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Professional Development
  • Other Retirement and Savings